Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
406D87
RGB
64, 109, 135
HSL
202, 36%, 39%
HSB
202, 53%, 53%
CMYK
53, 19, 0, 47
LAB
44, -10, -19
LCH
44, 22, 242
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 235
XYZ
12, 14, 25
LUV
44, -20, -26
HWB
202, 25%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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